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P174 UCA

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,066 mi
Last recorded91,066 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 UCA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 91,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 87,650 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 87,599 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mount n/s slight play

steering rack gaiters perished slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 83,279 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,771 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,817 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,552 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,506 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,420 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 62,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,094 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 61,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,859 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,898 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 54,199 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?

Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 802
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 675
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 493
parking brake recording little or no effort 445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 372
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P174 UCA is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 45,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Cerbera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P174 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Cerbera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P174 UCA registered?

P174 UCA is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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